Friedman T-7020 Head
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Friedman
T-7020 Head
Product Info
Article Number:
579474
Brand:
Friedman
Model:
T-7020 Head
Category:
Tube Guitar Heads
Price:
$1,703.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Friedman T-7020 is a seriously versatile amp head – a great option for players wanting a high-gain platform with a usable clean channel. The 20-watt design makes it ideal for home recording, smaller gigs, or players who appreciate a more manageable amp. It’s a fantastic bridge between Friedman’s full-stack offerings and something more compact.
Product Description
- Friedman 70th Anniv. T-7020 Head
- Tube Head Amplifier for Electric Guitar
- Thomann 70th Anniversary Model
- Channels: 2
- Power: 20 W
- Built-in dummy load for operation without speaker
- Preamp tubes: 3x 12AX7
- Power amp tubes: 2x EL84
- Very versatile with tight basses and rich
- harmonically detailed chords and single notes
- Responds very dynamically to the guitar's volume control
- Dirty Channel adopted from the BE-100
- New clean channel with 3-way bright switch
- Saturation switch for a higher gain/saturation sound
- Fat switch for a richer sound
- Gain cut switch
- Voice switch shapes the treble response
- Transparent
- serial FX loop
- Speaker-emulated DI-Out
- Controls: Clean Vol
- Gain (Pull Fat)
- Bass (Pull Sat)
- Middle
- Treble
- Master (Pull Voice)
- Presence
- Switches: Bright
- Channel
- Gain Cut
- Gnd Lift
- Axis Centre/Edge
- Level -10 dB / -20 dB
- Impedance (8 or 16 Ohm)
- Speaker outputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Foot switch connection: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- FX send and return: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 457 x 216 x 210 mm
- Weight: 10 kg
- Colour: Black Snake
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Clean channel is surprisingly articulate; handles single-note work exceptionally well.
- • The 'Dirty' channel’s BE-100 DNA delivers that signature Friedman high-gain character.
- • Integrated dummy load allows silent recording and experimentation without a speaker.
- • Voice switch provides genuine tonal shaping, moving from scooped to more mid-forward.
CONS
- • 20 watts might be limiting for players needing serious stage volume.
- • EL84 tubes favor a darker, compressed tone; not ideal for sparkling cleans.
- • FX loop is serial, which can sometimes negatively impact clean channel tone.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
20
Tubes
3x 12AX7 Preamp, 2x EL84 Power
Channels
2 (Clean, Dirty)
Effects
Transparent Serial FX Loop, Speaker-Emulated DI-Out
Speaker Output
Speaker Emulated DI Out (no physical speaker output)
Weight
Approximately 25 lbs (estimated - no official spec)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's significantly cleaner than the BE-100, but still retains a touch of warmth and harmonic richness, making it usable for more than just sparkly tones.
Friedman’s dummy loads are well-regarded – they provide a stable, realistic load without introducing unwanted noise or distortion, a significant upgrade over basic alternatives.
No, the power amp circuit is designed specifically for EL84s; using 6L6s would require significant modification and isn't recommended.
